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When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? - answerCoding from the
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If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a Medicare patient who
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determines coverage? - answerMedicare administrative contractor (MAC)
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MAC stands for what!? - answerMedicare administrative contractor
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What is the definition of coding? - answerTranslating documentation into numerical/alphabetical codes
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How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? - answer7
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - answerActs as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
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What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - answerNeuromuscular junction
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A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - answerThyrotoxicosis
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What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - answerInternational classification of diseases - 10th revised - clinical
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What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? - answerThe residual condition is
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What is the ICD 10 CM code for hives? - answerL50.9
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chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported? - answerZ51.11, C57.7
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What diagnosis code is reported? - answerM62.81
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QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS &
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RATIONALE AGRADE
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When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? - answerCoding from the
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header with out reading the body of the report
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If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a Medicare patient who
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determines coverage? - answerMedicare administrative contractor (MAC)
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MAC stands for what!? - answerMedicare administrative contractor
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What is the definition of coding? - answerTranslating documentation into numerical/alphabetical codes
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used to obtain reimbursement.
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How many components should be included in an effective compliance plan? - answer7
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? - answerActs as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
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What is affected by myasthenia gravis? - answerNeuromuscular junction
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The term "episiotomy" Best describes a procedure of what type? - answerAn incision made into the
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perineum to enlarge the passage for the fetus during delivery
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A patient is diagnosed with inflammation of the testes and epididymis. The medical term for this
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condition is: - answerOrchiepididymitis
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A condition where the thyroid is overactive is called: - answerThyrotoxicosis
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What does ICD 10 CM stand for? - answerInternational classification of diseases - 10th revised - clinical
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modification
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What is the sequencing order when coding a sequela (late effect)? - answerThe residual condition is
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coded first, in the code(s) for the cause of the late effect are coded as secondary
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What is the ICD 10 CM code for hives? - answerL50.9
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20-year-old comes into the ED with symptoms of a severe headache, vomiting, stiff neck, and fever. The
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ED physician suspects that the meningitis is bacterial and performs a lumber puncture. The ED physician
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reviews the results in the patient is admitted in the hospital for meningitis. The ED physician suspects
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that the meningitis is bacterial. Which ICD 10 CM code is reported by the ED physician? - answerG03.9
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45 year old female with malignant Mullerian duct cancer is receiving her first treatment of
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chemotherapy. What diagnosis codes are reported? - answerZ51.11, C57.7
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The patient is a 12 month old with a history of muscle weakness. Unfortunately his etiology is unknown
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and to help delineate the diagnosis neurology has consulted us to obtain a right biceps muscle biopsy.
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What diagnosis code is reported? - answerM62.81
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The provider orders the following serum blood tests as part of a pre-employment physical exam. The
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patient goes to the local hospital for the following tests: CBC automated and automated differential
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WBC count (85025), comprehensive metabolic panel (80053), and a thyroid stimulating hormone assay
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(84443), all part of the general health panel. A drug screen for multiple drug classes was also collected
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(80100). What diagnosis code is reported? - answerZ02.1
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